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Join Lifewise New Zealand

Lifewise NZ is an Auckland-based community social development organisation. We’re here to help people living with hardship have better opportunities and futures.

Our Services

Lifewise’s services turn lives around for good. We go beyond meeting the immediate needs of people living with hardship.

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Housing
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Health & Disability
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Milestones

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180

Children

Every day, we have up to 180 children in our Early Childhood Education Centres.

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500

Older people

On any given day, we have 120 carers giving in-home support to 500 older people.

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53

Street whānau

In 2020, over the first COVID-19 lockdown period, we supported 53 street whānau into emergency housing through Lifewise Merge Community.

Latest News

CommunityhomelessnessHousingMental Health And AddictionMerge CafeMerge CommunityNewsyouth homelessnessLifewise Amplifies Lived Experience at Mayoral Forum
16 September 2025

Lifewise Amplifies Lived Experience at Mayoral Forum

On the 16 September 2025, Jolie Leach—senior leader at Lifewise and qualified clinician—was honoured to represent the Lifewise whānau at Auckland’s Mayoral Forum, sharing her lived experience and vision for…
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Big SleepoutCommunityEventshomelessnessFREE Webinar: A Chance to join the kōrero on homelessness
13 August 2025

FREE Webinar: A Chance to join the kōrero on homelessness

Missed the Lifewise Big Sleepout? Here's Your Chance to Join the Conversation   If you weren’t able to attend the Lifewise Big Sleepout, there’s still a powerful opportunity to engage…
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EventsHousing FirstMerge CommunityLifewise Connect Newsletter Issue 3
5 August 2025

Lifewise Connect Newsletter Issue 3

We’re proud to share the latest edition of our Lifewise newsletter, a vibrant reflection of the mahi, milestones, and meaningful moments that have shaped our journey this season. In this…
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